What It Means
Low pressure switch open while inducer runs at low speed.
Rheem Furnace
Rheem Furnace Error Code 46
Troubleshooting guide for the Rheem Furnace system fault 46.
Possible Causes
- Blocked intake or exhaust vent.
- Failed or disconnected inducer motor.
- Missing required high-altitude kit.
- Blocked tubing or faulty pressure switch.
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Disclaimer: This information is for general reference. Error codes can vary by model and production year. Always refer to your machine's specific manual and the information printed on the unit itself.
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Full Diagnosis
Low pressure switch open while inducer is running at low speed.
All Recorded Causes
Blocked or improperly terminated intake/exhaust vent, excessive vent length or elbows, failed/disconnected inducer, missing high-altitude kit where required, loose wiring, blocked/split pressure-switch tubing, wind effects, or faulty pressure switch.
Verify Before Replacing Parts
- Confirm the exact Rheem model family and furnaces context before acting on a generic code description.
- Walk the entire heating sequence in order instead of jumping straight to the reported code, watching for blocked or improperly terminated intake/exhaust vent, excessive vent length or elbows, fai….
- Verify each safety device and prove where the sequence stops under live operation, including whether the next candidate on the list.
- After the correction, run the system long enough to confirm the furnaces fault does not return under normal load.
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